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India vs Australia: Navdeep Saini better suited than Natarajan, Shardul to play in Sydney - Ashish Nehra

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Former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra has backed Navdeep Saini to make his Test debut for India in the 3rd Test in Sydney against Australia, saying the tall pacer can generate pace and bounce to make use of the conditions at the SCG.

Ashish Nehra believes there should be no debate on the selection for the third pacer even as Shardul Thakur and T Natarajan are in the race. While Saini was picked in the squad initially, Thakur and Natarajan were added as injury replacements. Nehra believes there is no reason for Saini to drop down the pecking order despite him going for runs in the ODI series.

India lost Umesh Yadav to an injury during their 8-wicket win in Melbourne during the 2nd innings. India were without Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma who were ruled out with injuries as well.